Johor stops issuing permits for new and existing outlets to check gambling

NUSAJAYA - Johor has stopped issuing licences to open new family entertainment outlets and renewals for existing outlets.

The directive was given to the district offices and local councils in June 2013, said state housing and local government chairman Datuk Abdul Latiff Bandi.

However, he said the authorities had extended the licences of several family entertainment outlets but they would not be renewed upon expiry.

"Action will be taken against the outlets for operating illegally, especially on those offering gambling activities," said Abdul Latiff when replying to questions in the state assembly yesterday from Chua Wee Beng (DAP-Bentayan), Dr Sheikh Ibrahim Salleh (PAS-Sungai Abong), Andrew Chen Kah Eng (DAP-Stulang) and Cheo Yew How (DAP-Pengkalan Rinting) on steps taken against illegal gambling centres in Johor.